[Youth Songs] Various K-POP & Korean Youth Anthems
Even though youth is portrayed differently from country to country, I believe it’s something that undeniably exists.
For those spending their days as students, of course—and even after becoming adults—there are surely times when you feel that sparkling emotion in your fulfilling days.
Whether it’s in shining moments or times of inner conflict, youth songs are always there to stay close to our hearts.
In this article, we’ve picked out many K-pop and Korean tracks among such songs of youth.
Friendship, romance, dreams, and more.
Please listen and let them overlap with your own feelings in many different ways.
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[Youth Songs] Various K-POP & Korean Youth Songs (101–110)
You, Who?Eric Nam×Somi
The sweet yet bittersweet digital single from Eric Nam and Somi is a heartwarming track that heralds the arrival of spring.
It evokes a youthful chapter that begins the moment two people meet, beautifully linking their yearning hearts with the start of a new season.
The shared sense of joy feels like the fragrance of flowers carried on a spring breeze.
Listening to this song will remind anyone of that moment they fell in love and fill them with warmth.
It’s the perfect tune for welcoming fresh feelings and basking in the gentle spring sunshine.
Released in March 2017, the song peaked at No.
16 on Korea’s digital charts and achieved sales of over 190,000.
Pitter-Patter-LoveFANTASY BOYS
It’s a refreshing youthful love song included on the third mini album MAKE SUNSHINE by the 11-member Korean boy group FANTASY BOYS.
Released in May 2024, it was accompanied by a bright music video set in a school.
The lyrics capturing the flutter of first love and the up-tempo melody leave a strong impression, letting you feel the thrill of romance just by listening.
The internationally diverse lineup is also a major charm.
It’s recommended not only for teens struggling with love, but also for adults nostalgic for their youth.
It might be nice to listen with friends or while thinking about someone you like.
한번만 안아줘（Hug Me Once）Girl’s Day
This is a song that expresses a woman’s feelings of wanting to be embraced by a man, believing that if he hugs her just once, her feelings will be understood.
It portrays a woman who makes men want to protect her—so much so that, upon hearing it, they’ll feel compelled to hold her.
A must-listen for women who long to be cherished and protected by a man.
Coming Of Age Story (청춘만화)LEE MU JIN
A song that captures the youth of singer-songwriter Lee Mujin.
It’s included on his second EP, released in October 2024.
Hailing from Korea, he came into the spotlight thanks to a 2020 audition program and broke through in 2021 with “Traffic Light.” Set to a sound that’s sentimental yet forward-looking, the lyrics explore the anxieties and hopes that come with being young.
His poetic imagery—likening thoughts about an uncertain future to the “yellow light of a traffic signal”—stands out even more through his delicate vocals.
It’s a track that resonates with young people trying to take a step toward tomorrow despite their worries, and it will move not only those in the midst of their youth but also adults who want to sink into nostalgic memories.
FloweringLucy
A refreshing spring song by the four-piece band LUCY from South Korea.
The lyrics depict cherry blossom petals fluttering in the air, beautifully harmonized with the sound of the violin.
Included on their debut single album “Dear.” released in May 2020, this track gently sings of enduring the cold of winter while longing for the arrival of spring.
It’s a perfect song for those going through bitterly cold days that make the heart feel frozen.
Along with the warmth of spring, it’s sure to make you feel as if new hope is beginning to sprout.